Waiting for racing’s return
Mike Deasy on the frustrating wait for racing’s return The day started with an upbeat message from the British Horseracing Authority. “We’re counting down the hours to the return of racing and looking forward...
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Mike Deasy’s racing column.
Is the Shergar Cup really that awful?
Mike Deasy asks why do people have a problem with the Shergar Cup, and is there a viable alternative? Few race meetings draw as hostile a reaction than the Shergar Cup. When The Racing...
A bumper Royal Ascot for 2020, and maybe beyond
Mike Deasy on a bumper Royal Ascot for 2020, and maybe beyond It may only be a one-off that this year’s Royal Ascot comprises seven races on the first four days, and an eight-race...
Fingers crossed we’re good for 1 June
Mike Deasy on the resumption of racing getting ever closer – all being well With fingers and everything else crossed, racing will resume in Britain in just over a week’s time, with Ireland hopefully...
Opinions need to be constructive
Mike Deasy on planning racing’s resumption and the need for constructive opinions There wasn’t much that racing’s “senior executives” could say after the government published its Our Plan to Rebuild document, announced by prime...
He doesn’t get it, does he?
Mike Deasy returns to the Ralph Beckett controversy – still misplaced, still mistimed, still misinformed When these scribblings first looked at the process for getting racing back on the road in the midst of...
Mistimed, misplaced and misinformed
Mike Deasy on crass questions and misinformed trainers With no action to report, sports media is finding the lockdown somewhat challenging, and racing is no exception. Some are rising to the challenge, not least...
Food for thought for bookmakers
Mike Deasy on food for thought for bookmakers I like food. Thinking about it. Cooking it. Eating it. And, especially, eating it in restaurants. I also like reading about eating in restaurants. But, with...
You have to live in the real world
Mike Deasy on the need to live in the real world when seeking financial support and clear thinking on prize-money A week ago, these scribblings predicted a difficult PR journey for racing to get...
Getting racing back on the road: a tricky PR journey
Mike Deasy on the PR minefield of getting racing back on the road For over a month now, Doug Campbell’s 50 3yo Flat Horses to Follow has been available here on The Racing Hub,...